Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
A report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund found the constrained market for wheelchair service and repair in the U.S. makes long delays common.
The bill concerns having wheelchair manufacturers provide other persons with the resources needed to repair powered wheelchairs.
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
A diverse coalition of hospitals, consumers, small businesses, and farmers urged an Illinois House committee to pass “Right to Repair” legislation.
Read MoreThere are still many unanswered questions regarding Apple’s recent announcement that it would soon be offering a self-service repair program for the iPhone.
Read MoreApple’s recently announced self service repair program comes as it navigates governmental pressures and scrutiny from Right-to-Repair campaigns.
Read MoreIn a landmark move—and one applauded by Right to Repair advocates—Apple Inc. announced on Wednesday, November 17, that it would begin selling spare parts and tools to consumers so they could perform their own repairs.
Read MoreIn late October, the U.S. Copyright Office issued new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that relate to the repair of digital devices, including medical equipment. Here, 24×7 chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens shares why this is noteworthy and which organization is opposing this move.
Read MoreIn comments submitted to the Copyright Office, MITA argues that allowing unregulated ISOs to access the technology that operates medical imaging devices would create safety and security risks for patients.
Read MoreThis week, the U.S. Copyright Office submitted new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that relate to the repair of digital devices, including medical equipment.